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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,103.15, 389,488.91 and 180,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,103.15, 389,488.91 and 180,030.40 is: 269,584.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,103.15 : 389,488.91 = 180,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,103.15/389,488.91 = 180,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,103.15x = 389,488.91 × 180,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,103.15x = 70,119,842,388.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,119,842,388.99/260,103.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,584.75

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